US Bridges

S Calhoun Bypass over Bray Road

Good

Gordon County, Georgia · 4 MI S of Calhoun · Structure no. 000000012951130

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
208 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,008
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Calhoun Bypass over Bray Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Calhoun Bypass over Bray Road in Gordon County, Georgia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,008 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,350 by 2035. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Calhoun Bypass
CrossesBray Road
Location4 MI S of Calhoun
RouteState Highway 53
CountyGordon County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.44222, -84.96528
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,008 (2024)
Projected traffic22,350 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$27.8 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Calhoun Bypass over Bray Road built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Calhoun Bypass over Bray Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does S Calhoun Bypass over Bray Road carry?

About 6,008 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S Calhoun Bypass over Bray Road?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns S Calhoun Bypass over Bray Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.